Radio Communications System Analyst

Job Description:

Radio Communications System Analyst

Description

The Job

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP for priority consideration!

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES*

3% effective February 22, 2025

3% effective February 21, 2026

The Innovation and Technology Department is accepting applications for Radio Communications System Analysts for the Public Safety Communications Division. Radio Communications System Analysts coordinate, design, and maintain the County's emergency radio system, equipment, and associated circuits for the transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems for designated County departments and outside agencies.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing complex analytical and technical work on land mobile radio subscriber equipment, trunked radio systems, circuit transport systems, and dispatch console electronics and systems
• Engineering and designing conventional and trunked radio and related high and low capacity interconnect systems, towers, sites, and antenna systems
• Installing, configuring and maintaining radio communications systems and components including repeater stations, voting and controller systems, and dispatching console equipment as well as subscriber unit
• Troubleshooting system failures, performance deficiencies and circuit/wiring issues.

The Public Safety Communications Division provides design, operation, maintenance, and administration of one of the largest County-operated telecommunications networks in the country. The network includes the County's Regional Public Safety Radio System, which integrates all countywide law enforcement, fire, and EMS radio dispatch capabilities. Incorporated in the network are voice, radio, paging, and mobile data service elements.

For more detailed information, refer to the Radio Communications System Analyst job description.

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Incumbents must be willing to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in support of a 24/7 operation. Positions are subject to emergency call backs and may be assigned to various work locations throughout the County without advance notice.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Physical Requirements: Duties may involve lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Background Check: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of experience administering and maintaining land mobile radio equipment, trunked radio systems, circuit based transport systems, and dispatch electronic equipment.

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Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units (or comparable hours) of completed technical coursework or training in electronics, communication technology, or related field.

Substitution: One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may substitute the education requirement.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining Motorola Astro Digital and Analog Radio Systems.
• Experience optimizing and servicing simulcast radio systems.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing dispatch console systems.
• Experience configuring and optimizing radio systems and evaluating coverage performance.
• Experience with legacy VHF and UHF repeater systems.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Complete and submit the application and Supplemental Questionnaire as soon as possible for consideration. This recruitment is subject to close without notice once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committ ed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Salary:

$90,521.60 - $124,696.00 Annually